Support and
Contacts

Contact numbers outside the Cape Peninsula are not maintained

Below is a list of counselling services for adult victims of violent crime
and other organizations that offer services, for example, legal and general
advice, which may be helpful. Organizations that focus on domestic and child
abuse and violence against children and women have not been included. Links to
more information and help on the Internet follow.

'KwaZulu-Natal Programme for Survivors of Violence', 033-142-1378.
Offers assistance and support for individuals, families and communities that
have been fragmented due to high levels of violence. Facilitates individual and
group debriefing sessions.

Manenberg People's Centre. Offers general counselling
services and advice, and legal services, as well as many other community
services.

'Trauma Centre' for Victims of Violence and Torture, 021-465-7373.
Provides services to survivors of organized violence, including psychological,
medical, emotional and social support. Focuses on urban violence, including
victims of violent crime.

Information and help on the Internet

For information about how traumatic events can affect you, the following
sites may be useful. The list focuses on the post-traumatic stress symptoms of
overwhelming events and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There are many
more sites available on the Internet, but the following have been selected with
the needs of the respondents of the questionnaire in mind.

Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation -
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: South Africa. This site is one of the few
that focuses on South Africa. The contents are mainly concerned with the
socio-political context of South Africa. http://www.wits.ac.za/csvr/trauma.htm/

Health-Centre.com. This site covers a multitude of
health issues. It offers a wealth of basic information on post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), including causes, treatments and medication. http://www.health-center.com/english/brain/ptsd/